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2026-09-03 · The Independent

Two beluga whales die at Chicago aquarium including one rescued from shuttered Canadian theme park

🔮 Meanwhile, Rain “was only beginning her story” at Shedd, but could be recognized by a dark mark along her right side, the aquarium said. assertive

2026-09-06 · The Independent

Five dead after Amazon cargo plane overshoots runway and crashes during landing at Miami airport

🔮 “Five people lost their lives and five others were injured,” Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said at a press conference later Sunday. assertive

2026-09-06 · The Independent

Saying goodbye to the memories: Iconic amusement parks across nation close for good as summer ends

🔮 While its water park plans to shut down for good after Labor Day, its theme park side will stay open for various Halloween-themed events until it also closes for good November 1. assertive

2026-09-06 · The Independent

Nearly 70 arrested and more than 500 cited in massive Los Angles street takeover event

🔮 Authorities said they would continue to bust illegal street takeovers. assertive

2026-09-14 · The Independent

As America turns on Flock cameras, Trump throws his support behind them

🔮 A lot of law enforcement say they really help them, would you be willing to back that?” a reporter asked Trump on Air Force One. assertive

2026-09-14 · The Independent

Barnes & Noble ‘revival’ underway - here’s where new book stores are opening across America

🔮 It will put the bookseller’s footprint at more than 720 locations nationwide, according to USA Today. assertive

2026-09-14 · The Independent

Lindsay Clancy holdout juror was reportedly accused of domestic violence

🔮 Jury foreperson Roni Carlson told NBC 10 last Tuesday that the holdout juror declared that he wouldn’t say Clancy was not guilty by reason of insanity — even though he had reasonable doubt. assertive

2026-09-15 · The Independent

Video of ‘zombie’ Mitch McConnell returning to the Senate causes internet uproar and raises more questions

🔮 In a statement, McConnell described his recovery as “a long and often frustrating process,” and said that while he is not “quite back to 100%,” he will “do my best to be present for tough votes when our Conference needs me.” assertive

2026-09-16 · The Independent

Texas police department disbanded after arresting mom who criticized local drinking water on social media

🔮 Last month, state officials began investigating the Trinidad Police Department, around 70 miles south of Dallas, after Jennifer Combs was arrested for felony false alarm in May. mixed

2026-09-16 · The Independent

Disgraced former megachurch pastor Robert Morris seen with black eye in new sex offender registry photo

🔮 “Medical staff believe this might have been caused by the act of raising up coupled with him having recently taken his blood pressure medication on an empty stomach,” Mateja said. assertive

2026-09-17 · The Independent

West Virginia woman accused of leaving husband on the toilet for 19 hours while he died

🔮 Her husband reportedly went to the bathroom around 3 p.m. on August 20, but couldn’t stand. speculative

2026-09-17 · The Independent

Georgia district hopes to install license-plate capturing cameras to fine drivers passing school buses

🔮 The buses already have cameras inside, but the stop-arm cameras would show what’s happening outside, CBS Atlanta reported. assertive

2026-09-20 · The Independent

Trump demanded gerrymandered districts ahead of the midterms. His plan could backfire badly

🔮 But, according to a new analysis, not only does the multi-state gerrymander look unlikely to work — it may even put more Democrats in power. Democrats have a 69 percent probability of winning the House, compared to Republicans’ 31 percent, according to a forecast on Thursday from Decision Desk Headquarters. Last year, numerous Republican-led states under pressure from Trump began pursuing congressional redistricting. mixed

2026-09-20 · The Independent

One dead and multiple injured after driver, 93, crashes into brunch diners on Jersey Shore

🔮 If anything changes we will update. assertive

2026-09-20 · The Independent

Moviegoer arrested for pepper spraying audience member who was using cellphone: police

🔮 Moments later, the person could be heard screaming that they had been pepper-sprayed. mixed

2026-09-20 · The Independent

Fox News personality ridicules Trump’s obsession with her: ‘Why is this man not busier?’

🔮 “If I had a son I would definitely teach him that when you grow up you should write about how a woman looks on television and sounds, and then call her ‘a big dummy,’” Tarlov retorted. assertive

2026-09-21 · The Independent

Texas mom arrested for giving away her baby to a stranger at a bus stop, cops say

🔮 “It’s upsetting to know that, with even all the resources that we have out there, that somebody would just do this,” Benavides said. assertive

2026-09-21 · The Independent

Kentucky man who took home $167 million lottery jackpot is arrested again

🔮 Farthing, who made headlines in April 2025 after saying he would split his prize money with his mother, didn’t wake up at first. mixed

2026-09-22 · The Independent

Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular faces rape and drugging charges

🔮 The alleged incident took place on May 23, 2025, in Chatham, a seaside town on Cape Cod, according to the charges filed on September 8. mixed

2026-09-22 · The Independent

Ex-Wendy’s manager accused of tying neurodivergent worker to a grill faces criminal charges

🔮 “The family thinks, and I think anyone would think, that it’s absolutely inappropriate, unsafe and dehumanizing to tie an employee to a grill,” Kimes said, adding that Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas “wouldn’t approve of chaining an employee to a grill.” assertive

2026-09-22 · The Independent

CBS’s 60 Minutes continues to see viewers turn away with big ratings drop in second week of revamped show

🔮 “An exceptional lineup of journalists will be joining 60 Minutes, carrying on its tradition of fearless, independent and impartial reporting,” Nick Bilton, the show’s new executive producer, wrote in a July 28 memo shared on X. “I can't wait for them to get started.” mixed

2026-09-26 · The Independent

Las Vegas betting on artificial turf in parks due to water shortage, but residents call it a bust

🔮 Las Vegas locals are fired up over a plan officials say would save the drought-stricken city 82 million gallons of water a year — but get rid of grass in parks and replace the green space in at least one with artificial turf. assertive

2026-09-27 · The Independent

‘Stupid on stilts’: Republican senator blasts Donald Trump Jr for wedding party funded by Putin ally and how it could impact midterms

🔮 He is one of a growing number of Republicans calling for an investigation into Trump Jr after Putin ally Umar Kremlev paid for celebrations when he married socialite Bettina Anderson in the Bahamas in May. assertive

2026-09-27 · The Independent

Trump’s deputy chief of staff eviscerated for tone-deaf champagne-popping party post - by fellow Republicans

🔮 “One of my friends couldn’t afford air conditioner this summer,” Meghan McCain, conservative commentator and daughter of late Republican Senator John McCain, commented on the video. assertive

2026-09-27 · The Independent

Trump’s new doomsday ad warns NFL fans of ‘final battle’ for America — at taxpayer expense

🔮 “We will cast out the communists, Marxists and fascists. assertive

2026-09-28 · The Independent

Ex-South Park writer launches ‘Cornell 7’ website against accused rapists: ‘Nobody to tell me I’ve gone too far’

🔮 Morton warned in the post that “there will be ads, there will be billboards. assertive

2026-09-29 · The Independent

Trump held a midterm convention to rally Republican voters - but Democrats got the boost, polls find

🔮 The first-of-its-kind event in Dallas sought to reinvigorate Republican voters ahead of the November 3 midterms that will decide control of the House and Senate. mixed

2026-09-29 · The Independent

Wells Fargo fires one of the ‘Cornell 7’ frat bros accused of drugging and gang raping fellow student: report

🔮 “A continuation of the false narrative that there were minimal consequences in this case is irresponsible, will make survivors feel less safe and supported, and will perpetuate the underreporting of sexual assault.” assertive

2026-09-29 · The Independent

60 million kids to be auto-enrolled in Trump Accounts

🔮 Log in Tens of millions of children will be automatically enrolled in the government’s new Trump Accounts as soon as this week, the Treasury Department said as part of temporary regulations published Tuesday. mixed

2026-09-30 · The Independent

California firefighter charged over child sex abuse images may have faked his own death, police say

🔮 A California firefighter wanted on child pornography charges may have faked his drowning death three years ago, federal authorities said. mixed

2026-09-30 · The Independent

High School substitute teacher fired after offering extra credit for GoFundMe donations

🔮 Stephanie Mullaley was a full-time substitute teacher for the Clinton Community School District until she was fired in May over violations of the district’s ethics policy, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reported. mixed

2026-10-01 · The Independent

Trump is sending $500 ACA refund checks to over a million Americans – here’s what you can expect

🔮 Nearly one million Americans will soon receive $500 checks from the federal government as a refund for alleged overcharges on the Affordable Care Act’s federal exchange for buying health insurance. assertive

2026-10-02 · The Independent

Christa Pike latest: Killer’s lawyers condemn ‘chemical torture’ after seven needles used in botched execution

🔮 Trump says executing death row inmates 'shouldn't be difficult' on Christa Pike case Donald Trump has responded to the botched execution of Christa Pike, calling it an “interesting situation”. Asked by reporters whether he would push for changes to capital punishment following the failed execution in Tennessee, the US president said the matter was for state authorities. assertive

2026-10-05 · The Independent

Ikea to close 3 of its smaller format stores – here are the locations leaving

🔮 The company’s plan is to close its order-with-pickup stores in Georgetown, Washington, D.C., on October 18, while its Annapolis, Maryland, location will shutter October 30. assertive

2026-10-05 · The Independent

Fewer Americans set to be hired this holiday season

🔮 Fewer Americans will be hired for seasonal work this holiday season as many companies have been quiet about their upcoming hiring plans, according to a report. mixed

2026-10-06 · The Independent

Virus that can cause polio-like illness in small children is spreading in California

🔮 Children with EV-D68 may also have fever or develop more serious symptoms like difficulty breathing or pneumonia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. assertive

2026-10-07 · The Independent

College suspends fraternities over multiple misconduct reports in new term

🔮 During the meeting, Garimella told the fraternity presidents to “step up and be accountable for the men in their chapters,” Lieberman wrote, noting that they were told the university would be “forced to act” if they didn’t meet this expectation. assertive

2026-10-08 · The Independent

Teen discovers long-lost sister after spotting near-identical player on rival softball team

🔮 “I was like, ‘There’s no way that this would happen to me right now,” she added. assertive

2026-10-08 · The Independent

Cornell Jane Doe swatted in fake 911 call that sent armed police to her home: report

🔮 Doe spent the following day taping paper to the windows of the home to prevent anyone from peering inside — out of fear that a gunman would target them, her lawyer said. assertive

2026-10-08 · The Independent

Blogger to stand trial for sending ‘pornographic’ text of Shrek’s green cartoon penis to Republican

🔮 An Ohio political blogger is set to stand trial after allegedly sending a state senator an obscene image of the cartoon ogre Shrek with his penis exposed. mixed

2026-10-11 · The Independent

Georgia family of 5 dead in apparent murder-suicide

🔮 The deceased will be taken to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Lab for autopsies. assertive

2026-10-11 · The Independent

‘Mohammed el-Sayed’: Trump says he can change name of ‘jihadist’ Michigan Senate candidate

🔮 If El-Sayed is elected, he would become America’s first Muslim senator. assertive

2026-10-11 · The Independent

Trump’s new press secretary has a history of pushing banana conspiracy theories

🔮 “I am confident that Katie will deliver strong results for our Country as the next White House Press Secretary, as she has the respect of, and will work fantastically with, the Media, the American People, and my Administration.” mixed

2026-10-12 · The Independent

Ex-Fox News producer says network is afraid to cover the Kimberly Guilfoyle scandal

🔮 “Not among your enemies, who will hate you no matter what, but among your supporters, like me, who get pained when the hyperbolic attacks turn out to be true,” he wrote. assertive

2026-10-13 · The Independent

60 Minutes star reporter nearly quit after Bari Weiss inserted herself into piece on Israeli settler violence: report

🔮 Weiss was accused of being too Trump-friendly, and Alfonsi later left CBS when her contract expired in May. mixed

2026-10-18 · The Independent

Vance explains why Trump was so livid with Kimberly Guilfoyle — and definitely booting her

🔮 He hates the idea that somebody would come in and say, I’m gonna give you a meeting with the president and I’m going to get rich because I gave you access to the president. assertive

2026-10-18 · The Independent

Trump shredded by leading conservative for ‘giving aid and comfort’ to Putin as Republicans revolt over Ukraine

🔮 “The Trump administration will waive sanctions against Russia (in likely violation of federal law) in exchange for a relatively trivial amount of Russian diesel fuel that would have negligible impact on sky-high diesel prices.” assertive

2026-10-19 · The Independent

More than 1,000 birds injured or killed over the weekend in Chicago after flying into buildings

🔮 Sometimes birds strike buildings at speeds of 30 mph, causing them to suffer extensive injuries or die as a result. Meanwhile, advocacy group Bird Friendly Chicago has been calling for the passage of a proposed Bird-Friendly Building Design Ordinance, which would establish bird-safe standards for some new construction projects in the city. mixed

2026-10-19 · The Independent

Trump goes on morning Truth Social rant and claims Fox News spends its time defending ‘Dumocrats’

🔮 While the president will praise the network when it provides positive coverage of his presidency, he will also lash out if Fox criticizes him or platforms his political opponents. assertive

2026-10-19 · The Independent

Trump’s ex-border commander who oversaw Minnesota raids is now selling deportation-themed liquor

🔮 Bovino said the idea for his own whisky came from when he was leading the federal immigration response, and officers under his command would get a drink together at night. assertive

2026-10-20 · The Independent

Row erupts over high school football game after player tackles opponent carrying American flag in now-viral video

🔮 However, students who are ejected are typically removed from participation for the rest of the day and may also face a one-game suspension. assertive

2026-10-21 · The Independent

Trump can’t stop talking about body of Ohio’s male senator even when campaigning in North Carolina

🔮 A large majority of Americans believe that Trump will not accept the results of the midterms if Republicans suffer losses, according to a recent survey conducted by The Washington Post, ABC News and Ipsos. assertive

2026-10-22 · The Independent

Trump brutally mocked by CNN’s Anderson Cooper with on-air montage of president complimenting men’s bodies

🔮 After the montage, Cooper noted that with midterm elections less than two weeks away, “there’s no telling where this might end up.” assertive

2026-10-22 · The Independent

Good Samaritan gets $1K reward for hopping on rolling school bus to save 18 kids

🔮 And then I called the police and called the ambulances so they could help the driver,” Ahmed said. assertive

2026-10-24 · The Independent

Karoline Leavitt speaks out on successor Katie Zacharia’s shocking 5-day tenure as press secretary

🔮 Sometimes you don’t know how someone will perform until they go out there,” she said. assertive

2026-10-25 · The Independent

50 middle school students were served pretzels with oven cleaner as seasoning, lawsuit alleges

🔮 According to the report, police concluded their investigation into the incident that same day, saying they had no kitchen photos or video and could not establish probable cause. speculative

2026-10-25 · The Independent

Not all heroes wear capes: Woman in banana costume goes viral for calling 911 after wreck

🔮 He estimated that repairs would likely cost between $30,000 and $50,000. assertive

2026-10-25 · The Independent

A 29-year-old sex offender is accused of pretending to be a teen girl to enroll in high school

🔮 While posing as the teen, the suspect told investigators that they were worried they may get mistaken for Makayla Craig, who is a registered sex offender out of Oregon. mixed

2026-10-26 · The Independent

Trump’s favorite CNN pollster warns of a Democratic midterm ‘blowout’

🔮 Enten, who is CNN’s chief data analyst, noted that the number of House seats predicted to be won by Democrats had increased from 232 in August to 238 in October. assertive

2026-10-28 · The Independent

Walmart sued for allegedly filling frozen fish containers with too much ice

🔮 Baptist said in the suit that had he known he was not getting as much shrimp as was advertised, he wouldn’t have bought it. mixed

2026-10-28 · The Independent

Fox News sees dramatic drop in viewership as Trump approval tumbles ahead of midterms

🔮 Fox News’ viewership is set to hit historic lows ahead of the midterms, suggesting that conservatives may be tuning out ahead of the high-stakes elections — despite the GOP’s best efforts. mixed

2026-10-29 · The Independent

Tennessee governor hints Christa Pike’s death sentence will remain despite botched execution

🔮 Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee suggested that convicted murderer Christa Pike’s death sentence will likely remain the same unless challenged by the courts — one month after her failed execution. assertive

2026-10-29 · The Independent

Liberals applaud Obama’s ‘standup-level funny’ response to Cheesecake-gate and Trump’s overreaction

🔮 The former president’s speechwriter, Jon Favreau, joked in response: “Would anyone else on the right like to keep this going for another few days or no?” assertive

2026-10-29 · The Independent

Anti-Trumper trolls Fox News and says he wanted to see ‘cult’ in person at South Carolina rally

🔮 While Trump was supposed to appear at a rally in Kansas on Saturday, he canceled that appearance and will instead participate in a series of virtual rallies. assertive

2026-10-29 · The Independent

Top admiral briefs Trump on Iran war efforts as momentum builds for more attacks after midterms: report

🔮 President Donald Trump was briefed by top military officials on options for Iran, as administration officials gave Arab Gulf states a heads-up that attacks would resume after the midterm elections, according to a report. assertive

2026-11-01 · The Independent

Decades-old NASA telescope heading back to Earth — to crash

🔮 An aging NASA telescope is expected to crash back down to Earth this week. assertive

2026-11-01 · The Independent

Florida child sex sting operation ensnares 17 theme park workers, including Disney and Universal

🔮 Judd said investigators are reviewing whether any additional children may have been victimized in connection with one of the people arrested, who authorities said was a youth football coach. mixed

2026-11-02 · The Independent

Trump floats pardons to ‘protect’ Elon Musk and staffers from Democrat investigations

🔮 President Donald Trump said he would be willing to protect Elon Musk and his staff if Democrats take control of Congress after the midterm elections this week. assertive

2026-11-02 · The Independent

Angry park enthusiast sues Six Flags for not honoring dining plan purchase before ownership change

🔮 “The easy thing to do would be to just immediately refund people, and if there were issues with certain refunds, deal with those consumers individually, and that didn’t happen here,” Roberts told the outlet. assertive

2026-11-02 · The Independent

NBC data guru Steve Kornacki gives Trump a reason to be hopeful about election night

🔮 Election guru Steve Kornacki found one set of data that may give President Donald Trump and Republicans a reason to be hopeful ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections. assertive

2026-11-03 · The Independent

Election Day arrives with Americans deciding control of Congress for Trump’s final two years: Live updates

🔮 Some polls are open for Tuesday’s crucial midterm elections, which will decide majority control of Congress for the final two years of Donald Trump’s presidency. assertive

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